Brutto e Fatto Male Festival

A grassroots music festival in the heart of Tuscany

The Brutto e Fatto Male Festival is one of the most intriguing and beloved highlights of the summer in Castellina Marittima, a small hillside town in the province of Pisa, Tuscany. Behind a deliberately self-deprecating name lies a true celebration of the local independent music scene: a full day dedicated to local bands, performed with passion and no frills, attracting enthusiasts and curious visitors from across the Terre di Pisa every year.

Where and when

The festival takes place at the Luigi Montauti Public Park, the green space that hosts most of the town's summer events. The festivities begin in the early afternoon and continue until late at night, with a non-stop succession of performances. The park is set up with two alternating stages, ensuring there is never a moment of silence: as one band packs up, the next is already ready to play.

What to expect

The heart of Brutto e Fatto Male is the all-local lineup, spanning various genres: from rock to punk, singer-songwriter to indie, in a deliberately eclectic program open to anyone ready to take the stage. Alongside live concerts, the day is enriched by:

• DJ sets accompanying the stage changes and the evening finale;
• Live painting, with artists creating works in real-time during the sets;
• Refreshment area with sandwiches, street food, and drinks managed by volunteers;
• A self-managed, free, and open village festival spirit.

An event born from the community

The festival is the result of a collaboration between local associations: the Pro Loco of Castellina Marittima, the Ultima Eventi association, and the nearby MusicaW Festival, a historic independent music event in the town. It is this deep community rootedness that gives Brutto e Fatto Male its genuine character: not a large commercial event, but a party created by local musicians for their audience, where admission is free and the atmosphere is the relaxed, convivial one of Tuscan summers.

Castellina Marittima and the Terre di Pisa

Overlooking the hills that slope down toward the coast, Castellina Marittima is famous for its alabaster and its artisanal traditions. A trip to the festival is also the perfect opportunity to discover an authentic corner of the Terre di Pisa, far from the main tourist routes, amidst views of the Pisan countryside and the hospitality of its local associations.